Farangs who don’t wear face masks should be kicked out of Thailand says health minister

[P100]

1 hour ago, naveren said:

I think he should have his head scanned, but then again I am sure they will not find anything.

These face masks do not cover the eyes, and that is one other way how you can get infected!!!!

Face masks cannot filter out a virus! That's a simple fact. droplets from a sneezed can be held back partly. But this is the maximum. The virus travells in the air you breath in. Do you get air through a face mask? So you get the virus too. 

 

The mask makes sense for the sick who are sneezing. And the make sense to make you not touch your face with your contaminated fingers. That's all.

 

Wearing a face mask for symbolic reasons?? you can or you can not. up to you. I still prefer to wear one but...

 

[Sonhia]

The majority of Thai do not like Westerners. Most Thai are racist.

 

FACT!

 

Get out while you can, if you can!

 

Things will turn very ugly for western individuals. 

 

Thai do not want us here!!

 

 

[Macthehat]

With guys like this in charge,  this sounds like The beginning of the end for a lot of tourists.  Myself included .

Shame really because I really like Thailand , its culture and it's people but now with all the extra hassle of visas and showing passports for normal transactions in some shops makes me feel I'm not welcome here anymore . 

 

[robsamui]

23 hours ago, Thunder26 said:

Unbelievable! Where does all this hatred come from?

I understand when people talk in the kitchen, but this is on a government level. I'm speechless. 

It's one of the people at the top, nervous, insecure and angry, showing his true colours and his hatred for white people, reacting petulantly like a child, because he has just lost face. It's as message to the world, and one which has just sunk the floundering Thai image on the world stage. This will go viral (pardon the pun . . . ???? )

[4MyEgo]

1 minute ago, Macthehat said:

With guys like this in charge,  this sounds like The beginning of the end for a lot of tourists.  Myself included .

Shame really because I really like Thailand , its culture and it's people but now with all the extra hassle of visas and showing passports for normal transactions in some shops makes me feel I'm not welcome here anymore . 

 

It doesn't matter what country you come from, if it's not your own, you will always feel unwelcome in some way or another, however you must learn to jump over the hurdles as they come along, or you will fall.

 

The system here is draconian, well behind the times, just do what I do, duck and weave, if you have a partner or wife, allow them to deal with the majority of the <deleted>, as it shelters you from it, including immigration, she organises all of the paperwork and all I have to do is hand it over, any problems, she can sort it.

 

I don't care about their culture, it is not mine albeit it I do respect the fact that they have a culture and I stay respectful, albeit it they don't respect mother nature, but that's another story.

 

Hang in there, you can enjoy this place if you realise where you are and who is your neighbor and who is running this circus ????

 

[4MyEgo]

3 minutes ago, robsamui said:

It's one of the people at the top, nervous, insecure and angry, showing his true colours and his hatred for white people, reacting petulantly like a child, because he has just lost face. It's as message to the world, and one which has just sunk the floundering Thai image on the world stage. This will go viral (pardon the pun . . . ???? )

My wife says he has already come out and apologised for using words that sounded harsh, not doubt he has been kicked in the head from above, $'s idiot, remember the $'s, we need them now that the Chinese aren't coming....lol

[robsamui]

23 hours ago, Logosone said:

 

By now everyone should have understood that wearing face masks will NOT stop the coronavirus.

 

The virus is airborne. It will enter trough your eyes. If it does not it will attach to the outside of your face maks. If you take your facemask back to your house, and got in contact with the virus before that, the virus will survive for at least 4 days on the outside of your mask.

 

If you touch the outside of the mask with your finger and then your face you will die from coronavirus. 

 

The virus also survives for 4 days on any plastic, metal, wood and other surfaces, so be sure to be wearing gloves as well when you wear that chic face mask. 

 

Just some friendly advice from a stupid Farang.

It's not somehow carried in the air.

Try to think - SNOT AND SPIT. Great big lumps and smears of stuff . . . (to simplify the image a bit . . . )

 

With something like a common cold, the air from the respiratory system of a person with an infection becomes atomised into minute particles that can drift about in the atmosphere - it's called 'aerosol' transmission. Although it is suspected, there is no evidence that the coronavirus spreads in this way. It's spread by physical contact with 'spit spray' for want of a better description.

 

An infected person is coughing and sneezing, spraying 'droplets' (technical term) all around. These droplets land on people and on surfaces. The virus in this liquid form has a limited life, dying away when the mucus etc dries up. But the lifespan of this varies, depending on the conditions and environment. There's a lot of expert opinion of this but nobody's really sure, although most agree that half an hour exposed to direct sunlight renders it neutral. Indoors or in moist and humid conditions it could be a lot longer.

 

if you touch a surface that's had the virus sneezed onto it in droplet form, you still won't become infected immediately. It's not transmitted via the skin, but has to enter your bloodstream somehow. This mostly happens by your hand then coming into contact with your mouth. It is also transmitted via the mucus membrane in the nose and tear-ducts in your eyes. And as everyone is constantly touching their face, nose and eyes, any droplets on your hands are quickly transferred into your bloodstream

[Salerno]

3 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

My wife says he has already come out and apologised for using words that sounded harsh, not doubt he has been kicked in the head from above, $'s idiot, remember the $'s, we need them now that the Chinese aren't coming....lol

When is an apology not an apology ...

[Dap]

23 hours ago, Beggar said:

This is correct. VERY many Farangs do not use a mask. Are they too stupid or immortal? And as hard as it might sound - such ignorant and naive tourists pose a danger to others in Thailand. 

You really need to educate yourself instead of repeating the nonsense of this man in charge. You might want to look at Post #17, printed by the WHO in a manner that anyone can understand.

[NoshowJones]

On 2/7/2020 at 2:27 PM, Vacuum said:

 

Why don't you wear one?

If I was as ugly as him I would be glad to wear a face mask.

[brianthainess]

23 hours ago, Beggar said:

Who is WHO?! I think in the meantime everyone should have understood that in respect of the Corona virus we are not talking about a cold or a runny nose. We need to stop it as soon as possible and not lean back and watch what will happen. I see the proactive stance of the Thai government as a positive approach. Of course it is free to you to say "Don't worry". Let it be your personal experience and don't blame others. 

In the meantime still allowing arrivals from China, very proactive indeed ehm.

[4MyEgo]

7 minutes ago, Salerno said:

When is an apology not an apology ...

Yeh I just read another news article that said the opposite and I read it to her, she said he is an absolute idiot and Thai's will see that.

[Arthur Mullard]

Surprising not many people have defended the right to severely criticise farang stupidity and stubbornness. Showing ignorance IMO. But also a Freudian slip.

[wwest5829]

Hmm, my thought runs to any and all Royal Thai government officials who say or take actions causing a loss of Royal Thai government reputation need to be charged under lèse majesté for causing the Royal Thai rule a serious "loss of face" in the world's opinion. Think before talking or instituting policies opposing the best interests of Thailand.

[Aussieroaming]

5 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

Wearing a surgical mask is a totally ineffective way of protecting yourself.

Its better that copping someones sneeze droplets in the mouth by accident if they sneeze or splutter and if you use a face mask with appropriate filters even better. But up to you isn't it, if you feel safer wearing no protection then go for it.

[Gweiloman]

1 minute ago, Aussieroaming said:

Its better that copping someones sneeze droplets in the mouth by accident if they sneeze or splutter and if you use a face mask with appropriate filters even better. But up to you isn't it, if you feel safer wearing no protection then go for it.

I’m quite happy to hear that so many on here thinks it’s pointless wearing a mask. Less men, more share, as the saying goes. 

[Tony125]

23 hours ago, Beggar said:

Who is WHO?! I think in the meantime everyone should have understood that in respect of the Corona virus we are not talking about a cold or a runny nose. We need to stop it as soon as possible and not lean back and watch what will happen. I see the proactive stance of the Thai government as a positive approach. Of course it is free to you to say "Don't worry". Let it be your personal experience and don't blame others. 

For your information Beggar the WHO = World Health Organization , group of highly trained doctors from around the world who montor, study, diagnose and devise cures for diseases from all over the world. They say masks are not needed except in certain cases. Video and photo regulations from them below:

 

 

[curlylekan]

On 2/7/2020 at 8:56 AM, Beggar said:

Who is WHO?! I think in the meantime everyone should have understood that in respect of the Corona virus we are not talking about a cold or a runny nose. We need to stop it as soon as possible and not lean back and watch what will happen. I see the proactive stance of the Thai government as a positive approach. Of course it is free to you to say "Don't worry". Let it be your personal experience and don't blame others. 

Wouldn't the protective stance of the Thai government be that it stop allowing flights from China? That is way more helpful than some face majors which may or may not help as reported by many doctors. I love the Thai people, but the government is pretty much the exact opposite. 

[robsamui]

23 hours ago, scorecard said:

On top of all of these comments, Thailand desperately needs to encourage western tourists back so this clown makes insulting comments about westerners. Wonder what his IQ is?

 

 

He.
Is.

An.

Engineer . . . 

[WhatupThailand]

The farang is ALWAYS the culprit:
Any ‘farangs’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country,
that’s according to Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.

Need to get your facts right:
Any ‘CHINESE’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country. 

His name says it all:
Thailand’s health minister, A-NUT-IN the government.

[emptypockets]

2 hours ago, bbbbooboo said:

Hmmm... it has always intrigued me that some Thais think they are so much better than farangs. I have never seen evidence of this. Has anybody else?

Virtually every female.

[Thaidream]

1 hour ago, Jacobi Barnes said:

Frankly, as a white 30 year male, I am so disgusted and ashamed of my fellow Caucasians when I see an old white 80 year old male cruising around with an 18 year old Thai girl. It's shameful. I cringe and laugh with embarrassment whenever i see it. I view these people as the lowest of the low. I am extremely happy that the Thai government is pushing said folks out.

 

I've lived in Thailand for five year and have only ever been treated like royalty. I've never experienced discrimination of any kind. Most Thais think i'm some sort of "super star" / American celebrity. I have Thai women offering to sleep with me just when I walk down the street. Not just prostitutes, many are high so Thais. True. You want to be treated well, dress properly, get a hair cut, learn how to speak Thai, and learn some basic manners.

Listen up sonny- I was in Thailand before you were even born.   You don't know squat how Thai people think or feel toward farang or any other nationality.

 

Are you trying to tell me, I cannot walk into a Thai restaurant with my 21 year old University educated Thai daughter  becaause someone might think she isn't my daughter?   That surely is the height of bigotry and arrogance- not from a Thai but from you.

 

Thailand opted for mass tourism and they got the good, the bad and the ugly just like other countries that have done the same.

 

All the Thais I know from the poorest to the super rich mostly could care less and understand how things in Thailand work.  The majority of Thai people  go about their business not really caring what is going on around them. They may frown if they see public nudity; a foreigner or a Thai grabbing at a female on the street or a foreigner causing a commotion.  They might even think that a scruffy foreigner, who is drunk and disordly is 'low class' but they also think the same of their own people.

 

If you know anything about Thai society and mores, you will find that it is normally the elite who have developed a superior attitude and look down upon everyone else including foreigners and their fellow human beings.  They expect defrence be shown; their word never questioned and everyone wai them accordingly.

 

The minister in question is from that social strata and as such acts accordingly.  He did slip up and voiced how he really feels and we  and the World now know. He has lost face-big time.

 

And by the way- I will continue to go wherever I want with my young Thai daughter and wife of 20 years marriage whether you like it or not!

[Kinnock]

14 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

There are 2 supposed facts I’m having trouble reconciling. 
1) very few people are wearing masks

2) masks are sold out everywhere or cost an exorbitant amount of money 

 

Any ideas?

The mask silk road powered by returning tourists is very effective.

[Max69xl]

1 hour ago, MayPutThai said:

Are there mask available in the shops? What about hand sanitizes? All sold out since one week here in Singapore.

Or that Thais there don't have money for mask or are smart because even the WHO told that healthy people should not wear mask.

Healthy thai people wearing masks don't know anything about masks. They listen to clueless people on TV. Healthy people don't need a mask JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE HEALTHY,GOT IT? You seem like a worrier. 

[rossco1]

Funny Just come from Market Village 

A large number of people not wearing Masks '

I SAY large number based on amount of people there not Many 

However a few Chinese not wearing MASKS 

[Redline]

Too late, you can’t take what you say back.  They should be teaching Thais to wash their hands with soap, as well he has s the most important thing

Edited February 8, 2020 by Redline

[Max69xl]

19 minutes ago, WhatupThailand said:

The farang is ALWAYS the culprit:
Any ‘farangs’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country,
that’s according to Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.

Need to get your facts right:
Any ‘CHINESE’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country. 

His name says it all:
Thailand’s health minister, A-NUT-IN the government.

How did he become health minister in the first place when he doesn't know anything about masks and who are supposed to wear them?

[Expat Tom]

<deleted> you. If the Thais washed their hands regularly it would make a much bigger difference than wearing a mask which is little more than an affection....of limited use...ignorance abounds!

[Beggar]

48 minutes ago, Dap said:

You really need to educate yourself instead of repeating the nonsense of this man in charge. You might want to look at Post #17, printed by the WHO in a manner that anyone can understand.

The WHO is in panic because there is a worldwide shortage of masks. 

 

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200208_08/

[khunano]

This guy is a particularly good specimen of a government official and member of the Thai bureaucracy that makes me postpone my next visit there indefinitely. Good were the times in this beautiful country before paranoia started to set in.....